Barbados is gearing up for another action-packed year with the unveiling of its 2010 Calendar of Festivals & Events. With lively music, performing arts and film festivals, as well as exciting surfing, polo, cricket, domino, golf and horse racing tournaments throughout the year, there has never been a better reason to visit Barbados.Hike Barbados – Starting in January, every Sunday through December Guests experience the natural beauty of Barbados by hiking through the very middle of its cane fields, gullies, tropical forests and coastal communities. Hikes are scheduled weekly and depart each Sunday morning and afternoon from different locations on the island, lasting three hours in duration. Morning hikes, departing at 6am, vary in intensity based on hikers’ experience levels and taste, starting with the two mile long “Grin and Bear”, the six mile long “Stop and Stare” and nine mile long “Medium” and “Fast Medium” treks. Afternoon hikes start at 3:30 p.m. and Moonlight Hikes begin at 5:30 p.m. and both follow the “Stop and Stare” route. Hike Barbados is a free activity, but gladly accepts donations to help the Barbados National Trust preserve the built and natural environment.
Barbados Jazz Festival –January 11-17Bringing some of the best local, national and international jazz performers to the stage, this annual event is popular with jazz aficionados and attracts music fans from all over the world. Concerts take place at various venues across the island.
See the full list here! Enjoy!
...and stay at the brand new W Retreat Vieques! Opening in March and accepting reservations for May 1, 2010 onward. This hotel is sleek & chic in design but warm and sunny with personality. Learn more HERE. 
On November 8, 2009, London played host to the 16th Annual World Travel Awards. 16 was the lucky number for Jamaica as they took home 16 awards including Leading Caribbean Tourist Board and Leading Destination. Air Jamaica won as the Caribbean's top airline. Read more for a complete list of winners.
Pssst! Breaking News! Delta added another flight from Atlanta to St. Kitts, that's 2 flights every week from December 23 to April 7!!
It is not too late to book a villa vacation to Jamaica for the holidays! Airfare to Jamaica is still decent and many of the island's finest villas are offering discounts including free nights and reduced rates. All villas have waived their normal 14 night holiday minimum rental requirement. All villas in Jamaica are fully staffed including a cook who will prepare gourmet meals with fresh, local ingredients. 
This list is courtesy of Porto Cupecoy in St. Maarten. Read more about this luxury condominium complex here.10 Things You May Not Know About St. Martin/St. Maarten
1. There are 9172 coconut trees on the island.
2. The island is only 37 square miles, but belongs to two nations.
3. St. Martin/St. Maarten is completely duty free, a big tourist draw.
4. It has the world’s longest emergency number.
5. St. Martin/St. Maarten is known as the Caribbean’s gourmet island.
6. Simpson Bay Lagoon (just steps from Porto Cupecoy) is the largest salt water lagoon in the Caribbean.
7. The island has the world’s shortest runway with regular 747 landings and take offs, which is 2180 meters long. Check out this video of a plane landing on St. Martin.
8. St. Martin/St. Maarten’s temperatures remain constant year-round, averaging about 80 degrees F (27 C); water temperature averages 78 (F).
9. Electrical outlets on Dutch St. Maarten are wired as in the US; the French side of the island uses European current.
10. About 75,000 people live on the island.
There are 16 restaurants at Beaches Turks & Caicos. Two are for Adults Only but the others all offer kid menus and some even offer kid sized dining rooms:
The fun doesn't stop after dark. On most nights you'll find glowing musicians joining Elmo & crew in a parade. The mix of the beat and sea breeze is intoxicating...
Club Liquid is a really cool new addition. They have teen and adult hours so every has a chance to let loose and have some fun...
No, that is not me dancing...
With a chill in the air, the beaches of Barbados are more tempting than ever! Sugar sand and deep blue seas combined with first class amenities, makes for a perfect holiday vacation at Sandpiper Barbados.
The Sandpiper in Barbados is one of the West Indies’ most exclusive small hotels, The Sandpiper is tucked away on St James Beach, on Barbados’ west coast. Enjoy!
